Oakland International Airport (IATA: OAK, ICAO: KOAK), also known as Metropolitan Oakland International Airport, is an airport located 4 miles (6 km) south of downtown Oakland in Alameda County, California. One of three international airports in the San Francisco Bay Area, airlines serving Oakland International provide service to numerous destinations in the United States, as well as Mexico. It has proven a popular alternative to San Francisco International, thanks largely to a heavy Southwest Airlines presence.

Oakland International is popular with low cost airlines and in recent years has been one of the nation's fastest growing airports. A $1.4 billion dollar expansion project currently underway is expected to be completed by 2009. The project includes the addition of five gates to Terminal 2, expected to be open in the fall of 2006. Following the completion of those gates, Terminal 1 will be renovated and expanded by seven gates.

In addition to airline operations, Oakland International is a large general aviation airport. Airline operations use the South Field (runway 11/29), while general aviation uses the North Field (runways 9R/27L, 9L/27R, and 15/33). In 2004, Oakland had 339,163 aircraft movements, and was the 30th busiest airport in the United States.

Direct or non-stop. For more cities via connecting flights see airline web site

Save time and money when you park at OAK.
On-airport parking is better than ever with the new Premier Lot and relocated Economy Lot that is walking distance to terminals! OAK saves you time by offering more than 7,000 convenient spaces, most within walking distance.

Four parking solutions:

Premier: Closest, most convenient parking @ OAK, located directly across from the terminals. Premier customers may use the Premier lanes at terminal security checkpoints - a huge time saver. Premier also features rapid exiting through exclusive, self-service gates to minimize waiting. Take advantage of Premier Ambassador service featuring:

Passes for Fast Security Checkpoint access

Free newspaper and water

Business travel services; outgoing faxes

Premier customers only

Hourly: Closest lot to the terminals for short-term and overnight parking. Closest proximity to the terminals, after the Premier Lot, and

No waiting with "Credit Card In and Out"!
Just swipe your credit card at entry. It's that simple -- no ticket, no waiting. When exiting, just swipe the same credit card used at entry, and off you go!

At Your Service: Enjoy our complimentary, frequent shuttles between the Economy Lot and the terminals. Frequent shuttles speed travelers to the terminal much faster than off-airport parking shuttles.

OAK also offers free roadside services including assistance with vehicle lockouts, dead batteries, tire changes and finding a lost vehicle.

Know Before You Go
Check in the box to the right for real-time parking availability or call (510) 563-3200 before you leave for the airport. Near the airport, tune to TIPS Radio 1700AM for current airport traffic, parking availability and security information. There are plenty of convenient parking spaces available in airport lots.

Special Needs Customers
Convenient, close-in, extended-stay spaces are available for disabled customers with corresponding ID. Disabled-reserved spaces are located in the Hourly lot and are available at the lower Daily Lot rate on a first-come, first-served basis. Disabled-reserved spaces are also available at the front sections of the Daily, Economy and Premier lots.

Park & Call
OAK offers a FREE Park & Call lot for meeters and greeters to connect to their passenger by cell phone. Drivers may wait for up to 30 minutes and must remain with their vehicles at all times. Passenger pick-up is permitted at the first and second curbs. Exit Airport Drive at Cowen Parkway.

Getting to Park & Call
From Airport Drive
Take the second exit ramp for John Glenn Drive. Go straight at the stoplight and follow the signs to the Park & Call entrance, on your right near the Oakland Maintenance Center.

From Terminals
Follow the signs for Economy lot/Park & Call. Turn left under the Airport Drive overpass, then turn left on John Glenn Drive. The Park & Call entrance is on your right near the Oakland Maintenance Center.